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Imperative Exercises

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Imperative Form : ( Base form (verb 1) )

In English we use imperatives to :

  • give very strong advice 
  • give instructions
  • give orders

The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.   

Notes for use of imperatives :

In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied. 

Imperative Example Sentences : 

Positive Examples of Imperatives :

  • Stop smoking. 
  • Do more exercise. 
  • Eat more vegetables.  
  • Do your homework!  

Negative Examples of Imperatives :

  • Don't eat a lot of salt. 
  • Don't drink too much alcohol. 
  • Don't be a couch potato. 
  • Don't show your partner your questions.
Imperative example sentences
Let me ask.
Come on, Cate!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!
Let me google it!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!
Please tell me it's a joke!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!
Congratulations! Please come this way!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.
Please don't get the half price ones.
Don't be a f*cking liar!

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